pier to pier kite race 25m fort myers to naples(up date)

[latino]

pier to pier kite race, up date

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First attempt for the weekend of November 10/11 ,oh dear we are not praying enough to the wind god , it is not looking good but if anything changes we will let you know as soon as possible but once again this weekend is not looking for the race we will keep trying every weekend until the wind comes up.

once again we will contact you if the wind changes.


Rules and Requirements

1.)All riders must be of advanced kiting abilities.riders must be able to go upwind, self launch and self rescue. Riders also should be comfortable riding in rough seas with high winds and choppy conditions.

2.)riders must be in good physical condition and able to complete the race which will take between 1 and 3 hours in a difficult riding environment.

3.) riders are encouraged to take money for a cab

4.)Riders must complete and return liability waiver by the first week of november ,or the day of the race ,2 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .

5.)riders must pay $50, this is going to be put in a kitty pot to be given as prizes .

6.)riders will be considered registered once liability waiver is returned and $50 dollars kitty pot donation has been sent.

7.)The downwind is scheduled to take place during the month of November 2007. Riders will be given 72 hour notice, via email, of expected start time. Confirmation of start time will be emailed to racers 36 hours before race start.

8.) Acceptable weather conditions are listed as 15-35 knots of wind from the following directions: NW, WNW, & W

9.)All attempts will be made to hold downwind on a Saturday, or Sunday. Refunds will NOT be issued for riders inability to be present on downdind date.

10.) downwind course is set from fort myers pier to naples pier and is approximately 25 miles in length.

11.) Riders must be at fort myers pier south side( 6890 ESTERO BLVD.
FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931 UNITED STATES )Holiday Inn
FORT MYERS BEACH
2 hour prior to designated downwind starting time for sign in .

12.) Riders will be given a laminated card with their number listed on it. The finish line will be at 7 ave south IMMEDIATELY come to shore and give their downwind card to the finish line judge. The judge will mark their finish placement . Riders who do NOT follow this procedure will not be recorded and their results will be discarded.

13.) Their will be a MENS , WOMENS and youth category, 100% of kitty pot donation will be returned to the riders (prizes, food, t-sh)

14) Equipment check
We recommend to all riders to check your gear
Bar-lines- quick release (safety first)
Kite-bladders- pig tales
Leave your kite inflated over night
Board straps and fins
Wet suit (in a cold front Naples is not very hot)
Camel bag, knife,
Helmet and vest
Phone and money for a cab
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wind stalkers kiteboarding inc.
http://www.swfloridakiteboarding.com
iko instructor #3301
naples,marcos island,bonita beach,san carlo, fort myers